Fleet Services Senior Technician – CDL

City of Chandler, Arizona; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer PTO

Business casual dress

Medical/dental/vision plans

Vacation accrual

Sick leave

Paid holidays

ASRS retirement match

Deferred compensation

Wellness incentive

Tuition reimbursement

Rec Center membership

Job summary

The City of Chandler is seeking a Fleet Services Senior Technician - CDL to join our Fleet Department. The position operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and supports maintenance of light to heavy equipment.

A strong customer service mindset and teamwork are essential as you work on vehicles and equipment critical to city operations. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, automotive/heavy equipment training, 3 years of mechanic experience, A/C refrigerant

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical auto/heavy equipment repair training.
• At least 3 years as a skilled automotive mechanic.
• A/C refrigerant recovery certification and ASE cert within 6 months.
• Must possess a complete set of hand tools and a valid driver's license.
• Class B CDL required within 6 months of hire/promotion.
• Equivalent experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled preventative maintenance, repair, and installation on light, medium, and heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Support City of Chandler fleet operations and service delivery.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and timelines in a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/technical training in automotive/heavy equipment repair

3 years automotive mechanic experience

A/C Refrigerant Recovery Certification

ASE Certification within 6 months

Complete set of mechanical hand tools

Valid driver’s license

Class B Commercial Driver's License within 6 months

Equivalent experience or training

Job description

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Fleet Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Fleet Services Senior Technician - CDL. The position is scheduled to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave the end of 2026, subject to approval by the City Manager
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Who We Are

The City of Chandler Fleet Services Division consists of a team of 12 that include Senior Fleet Technicians, support staff, and management. We support over 1200 vehicles and equipment that the city owns and operates. We are a progressive and innovative team that strives to meet our customers’ needs, deliver quality services, and support of the City of Chandler’s mission, vision, and values.

Who We Are Looking For

Our new team members will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are seeking someone to perform skilled preventative, repair, maintenance and installation activities on a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment, trucks, and vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED; and
• Vocational/technical training or coursework in automotive and/or heavy equipment repair; and
• 3 years of experience as a skilled automotive mechanic, including some experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy‑duty construction equipment; and
• A/C Refrigerant Recovery Certification and an ASE Certification within 6 months of hire or promotion; and
• A complete set of mechanical hand tools; and
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; and
• A Class B Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire or promotion; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test and a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre‑employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions.